47th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100294594 | Mast Lift and Mast Lift System - A lift system is coupled between a work platform and a mast on a mast lift. The lift system includes an overload clutch that slips upon an overload on the lift system, an overrun brake that prevents the lift system from running beyond a fully lowered position and that prevents the lift system from running if the platform is hung up, and an emergency brake. The lift system is safe and lightweight and is effective for controlling a position of the work platform on the mast. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294595 | ADJUSTABLE SCAFFOLDING APPARATUS - A scaffolding apparatus is contemplated that in one aspect provides extendable leg members for allowing the scaffolding apparatus to be erected on a non-level surface. In another aspect, the scaffolding apparatus provides a collapsible support assembly including collapsible arms which are configured to extend from the scaffolding apparatus to provide added stability to a platform, mud board or similar structure placed horizontally across the platform support. The scaffolding apparatus has the benefits of improved structural stability for either the scaffolding apparatus itself or objects that may be placed on the scaffolding apparatus. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294596 | LUBRICANT GREASE CHARGING-UP DEVICE FOR AUTOMOBILE BRAKE HUB BEARING - A lubricating grease charging device for automobile brake hub bearings include an operation spindle ( | 2010-11-25 |
20100294597 | WINDMILL AND ZERO GRAVITY LUBRICATION SYSTEM - A pump system for lubricating a bearing in a gear system of a gas turbine engine includes a main pump, an auxiliary pump, an auxiliary reservoir, a sump, and a valve system. The main pump is fluidically connected to the bearing through a main supply passage. The auxiliary pump is fluidically connected to the bearing through an auxiliary supply passage. The valve system transfers lubricating liquid from the main pump to the bearing under a first set of engine operating conditions. The valve system transfers lubricating liquid from the auxiliary reservoir to the sump and from the sump through the auxiliary pump to the bearing under a second set of engine operating conditions. The valve system transfers lubricating liquid from the auxiliary reservoir through the auxiliary pump, bypassing the sump, to the bearing under a third set of engine operating conditions. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294598 | DYNAMIC COMPENSATION DURING ELEVATOR CAR RE-LEVELING - An exemplary method of controlling elevator car position includes determining that an elevator car required re-leveling. Elevator car dynamics information associated with a current position of the elevator car is determined. A gain for controlling operation of a motor responsible for moving the elevator car for the re-leveling is adjusted based on the determined elevator car dynamics information. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294599 | WIRELESS ELEVATOR HALL FIXTURES INTEGRAL WITH HALL DOOR FRAME | 2010-11-25 |
20100294600 | ELEVATOR CAR ASSIGNMENT CONTROL STRATEGY - An exemplary method of assigning calls to elevator cars includes ensuring that a passenger separation requirement is satisfied. The passenger separation requirement is satisfied when a passenger belonging to one service group is not carried in the same elevator car simultaneously with another passenger belonging to a different service group, for example. A call is assigned to an elevator car to carry a passenger belonging to the one service group while the elevator car is assigned to carry or is already carrying another passenger belonging to the different service group. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294601 | COMBINATION CYLINDER WITH PAWL-ACTUATED EMERGENCY RELEASE DEVICE FOR THE PARKING BRAKE - The invention relates to a combination cylinder including a service brake cylinder as an active service brake with at least one pressure-medium-actuated service brake piston which actuates a brake mechanism via a service brake piston rod, and a spring store brake cylinder as a passive parking brake with a spring store brake piston which is actuated by pressure medium counter to the action of at least one store spring, with the spring store brake piston transmitting the force of the at least one store spring to the service brake piston rod by a force-transmitting gearing in the parking braking situation. The invention provides for the gearing to be designed such that the movements of the spring store brake piston and of the service brake piston rod are coaxial and the force transmission ratio becomes greater with progressive stroke of the spring store brake piston. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294602 | PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM - An electromechanically operable parking brake system is provided for motor vehicles as well as to a respective method of operation The system includes, but is not limited to a brake device that is lockable by a brake module, a control unit that is electrically coupled to the brake module and further adapted to generate a first control signal for generating a first brake application force, and a safeguard mechanism is adapted to generate a second control signal for applying a second brake application force. The second brake application force is larger in magnitude than the first brake application force. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294603 | BRAKE WITH FIELD RESPONSIVE MATERIAL - A controllable brake with a shaft having an axis of rotation and a shaft end. The controllable brake including a controllable brake rotor connected with the shaft, the rotor having a rotation plane. The controllable brake includes a controllable brake magnetic field generator located proximate the controllable brake rotor, the controllable brake magnetic field generator for generating a controllable magnetic field strength. The controllable brake includes a controllable brake rotating magnetic target integral with the shaft proximate the shaft end, and a controllable brake electronics first electronic noncontacting magnetic sensor having a first sensor plane, the first electronic noncontacting magnetic sensor mounted with the first sensor plane parallel with the controllable brake rotor rotation plane, the first electronic noncontacting magnetic sensor monitoring the rotation of the controllable brake rotating magnetic target and the controllable brake rotor and simultaneously outputting at least two rotational positions of the controllable brake rotor wherein the controllable magnetic field strength generated by the controllable brake magnetic field generator is determined by the rotational positions to control a relative motion of the controllable brake rotor. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294604 | Damping mechanism - A damping mechanism ( | 2010-11-25 |
20100294605 | FRONT FORK - In a front fork which is capable of adjusting a spring force of a suspension spring housed in a fork main body by driving a jack mechanism housed in the fork main body to raise and lower an upper end position of the suspension spring, the jack mechanism defines a pressure chamber by means of a cap member that closes an upper end opening of a vehicle body side tube and a piston member. By supplying and discharging a pressure oil to and from the pressure chamber, the piston member ascends and descends, thereby raising and lowering the upper end position of the suspension spring. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294606 | Hydraulic shock absorbing apparatus of vehicle - A hydraulic shock absorbing apparatus of a vehicle is described in which hydraulic shock absorbers are provided at both left and right sides of a wheel. One hydraulic shock absorber is provided with a compression side damping valve in one oil passage of a piston, is provided with a check valve in another oil passage, and is provided with a volume compensating oil passage of a piston rod communicated with an oil reservoir chamber in a piston rod side oil chamber. The other hydraulic shock absorber is provided with an expansion side damping valve in one oil passage of the piston, is provided with a check valve dosing at the time of expansion and opening at the time of compression in another oil passage, and is provided with a volume compensating oil passage of the piston rod communicated with the oil reservoir chamber in a piston side oil chamber. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294607 | Intermediate Plate - On a piece of luggage having at least one inner volume, which is delimited by at least one luggage wall and by at least one side wall protruding from said luggage wall, wherein the inner volume is divided by at least one intermediate plate, it is provided that at least one luggage strap is attached to the intermediate plate with a first end, the luggage strap is adjustably guided by means of at least one deflection device along the wall of the piece of luggage and at least two side wall sections that are disposed opposite each other such that the distance of the intermediate plate to the luggage wall can be adjusted in a variable way, and that the free second end of the luggage strap can also be fastened to the intermediate plate. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294608 | Torque/rotational speed differential-dependent coupling actuation unit for engine-driven vehicles - The invention relates to a clutch operating unit for engine-driven vehicles, the clutch of which can be operated arbitrarily as well as depending on a torque/speed difference occurring at the clutch. The clutch operating unit comprises an actuator on the gear box side and the engine side. On the actuator, chutes and counter chutes and contact surfaces are formed which mutually engage; the chutes, counter chutes and contact surfaces transmitting a drive torque when the actuators are rotated in a rotating direction over the contact surfaces and, when the actuators are rotated in reverse rotating direction, converting the rotating movement into an axial movement of an actuator by means of the chutes and counter chutes, the axial movement effecting the releasing of the clutch. The clutch operating unit is characterized in that the actuator ( | 2010-11-25 |
20100294609 | CLUTCH DEVICE - A clutch device includes a sleeve-shaped first drive member, a first seal member, a second seal member, a plug, a second drive member, and a control member. The fist drive member, the first seal member and second seal member cooperate to form a sealed chamber filled with hydraulic liquid. The plug divides the sealed chamber into a first chamber and a second chamber, and the plug defines a screw hole and an opening communicating the first chamber with the second chamber respectively. An output shaft is extended from the plug. The second drive member is driven by the first drive member, and includes a screw shaft threadedly engaged with the screw hole of the plug. The control member is configured for covering or uncovering the opening of the plug. The clutch device is used for prevent overload. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294610 | Fluid-Filled Clutch Arrangement - A fluid-filled clutch arrangement includes a housing; a piston mounted with freedom of axial movement in the housing, the piston being sealed against the housing, the piston having a drive side bounding a drive side pressure space from a takeoff side bounding a takeoff side pressure space; a clutch which can establish and release a working connection between a drive and a takeoff as a function of the position of the piston relative to the clutch; and a partition wall bounding the takeoff side pressure space opposite the piston, the partition wall being active between the takeoff side pressure space and a cooling space. At least one supply line connects a fluid supply source to at least one of the drive-side pressure space, the takeoff side pressure space, and the cooling space. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294611 | HYDRODYNAMIC MACHINE, IN PARTICULAR HYDRODYNAMIC RETARDER - The invention relates to a hydrodynamic machine, in particular hydrodynamic retarder,
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20100294612 | ADJUSTABLE SEED METER DRIVE COUPLING - A seed meter for a planting machine is provided with an adjustable drive coupling between the seed meter and the planting machine main drive. The drive coupling includes a drive member connected to the planter drive and a driven member coupled to the seed meter shaft. The drive member and driven member are drivingly engagable with one another and held into the engaged position by a biasing member. The drive member and driven member are selectively movable relative to one another to a disengaged position, enabling adjustment of the seed meter relative to the drive by rotation of the meter shaft. Once released, the coupling self-engages. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294613 | FRICTION ROLLER TYPE POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE - Under control of rotation of a crankshaft | 2010-11-25 |
20100294614 | HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY FOR A FORCE-OPERATED SETTING UNIT - The disclosure relates to a hydraulic assembly for actuating a setting unit in a motor vehicle. The hydraulic assembly comprises at least one hydraulic actuating unit which acts on the setting unit, as well as at least one piston pump with a piston which is displaceably positioned in a housing, wherein, when the piston moves, there is built up a hydraulic pressure for loading the actuating unit. There is provided a driveshaft with an axis of rotation and an eccentric, wherein the eccentric acts on the piston of the at least one piston pump and, when the driveshaft rotates, builds up a hydraulic pressure. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to a coupling assembly with an inventive hydraulic assembly. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294615 | FRICTION LINING - A friction lining, which has a friction part and a backing part. As a preform, wound from a strand material and treated with a binder, the friction part is subjected to hot pressing. It is suggested that the backing part is subjected to hot pressing together with the preform, so that a bond is created between the friction part and the backing part by the polymerization of the hinder. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294616 | Work Apparatus With Safety Equipment - An engine-driven brush cutter ( | 2010-11-25 |
20100294617 | COIN VERIFIER - The invention relates to a coin verifier which comprises a support for supporting a coin during verification. The coin verifier is characterised in that the support comprises two shutters which are arranged opposite to each other. The shutters support the coin in a v-shaped manner when closed. The inventive coin verifier comprises a recess for retaining a coin during verification and is characterised in that the recess is terminated by two outlets. The outlets are closeable by the shutters for selectively dumping the coin through one of the two outlets. Further, a method for verifying a coin is disclosed which comprises the steps of maintaining/retaining the coin in a retainer equipped with sensors, verifying the coin by the sensors and selectively opening one of two shutters. The choice of the shutter which is opened depends on the result of the verification, in particular whether or not the coin is accepted. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294618 | Ice Agitation and Dispensing Device and Method - An ice dispensing system includes a housing having a first section coupled to a second section to form a substantially cylindrical opening therebetween. At least one of the first section and the second section has a first opening in fluid communication with an ice making machine and a second opening in fluid communication with an output chute. A rotating sleeve is positioned within the substantially cylindrical opening of the housing. The rotating sleeve has an inner surface, an outer surface, and an opening extending therebetween. The sleeve is configured to rotate from a first position to a second position. The opening has a geometry and size that directs ice within the sleeve and captures a regulated amount of the ice during rotation between the first position and the second position and dispenses the regulated amount of ice into the output chute when the sleeve reaches the second position. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294619 | Article Buffer - The invention relates to a method for product changeover in a filling plant and to a bugger system for carrying out the method. A first product is passed through a primary buffer and then a second product is initially buffer-stored in a secondary buffer, and so a clear separation of the products is achieved and a product changeover can be carried out in upstream and downstream production machines without production coming to a standstill. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294620 | MICROPIPETTE SORTING AND PACKAGING SYSTEM - A micropipette sorting and packaging system includes a base, a XY platform, a carrying platform, a vibration tray, an automatic discharge mechanism and a control unit. With the installation of the automatic discharge mechanism, a conventional sorting and packaging design adopting a robotic arm is replaced to reduce occupied space and lower installation costs. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294621 | Vehicle Conveyor System - Apparatus for use in an area of vehicular traffic is disclosed. The area is of the type having a vehicle receiving area whereat a stream of vehicles arrive, randomly spaced-apart from one another in time and further having a point to which vehicles travel from the vehicle receiving area. The apparatus comprises a transport device adapted to transport vehicles, in use, from the receiving area to the point at independently variable rates of speed to permit vehicles to be turned off at the receiving area while maintaining a flow of vehicles, spaced-apart from one another, to the point. The point can be a pinch point, whereat the speed of vehicular travel is constrained. The apparatus can form part of a drive-through restaurant, wherein the drive-through window defines the pinch point in use. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294622 | METHOD OF TRANSPORTING CONTAINERS WHILE SUPPORTED BY PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT, AND AN INSTALLATION IMPLEMENTING THE METHOD - A method of transporting containers, each comprising a body having a bottom and, at its opposite end, a mouth, the method comprising the steps of:
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20100294623 | DOUBLE EDGED BELT SCRAPER BLADE - A reversible belt scraper blade provides two opposed scraping surfaces on an integrally constructed body. Each scraping surface has an elastomeric wear region transitioning to an elastomeric central region. Two integral frame members are integrally joined into the central region. Each integral frame member runs the length of the belt scraper blade and is at least partially exposed at their ends. End mounts attach to the exposed integral frame members and the reversible belt scraper blade is reversible about the end mounts. The wear regions may have sub-regions of different hardness to provide good scraping qualities combined with improved structural rigidity. The central region may also have sub-regions of different hardness to improve structural rigidity. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294624 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING A CONVEYOR BELT - A method and apparatus for monitoring operation of a conveyor belt. The apparatus includes a detection system configured to detect transverse displacement of each edge of a portion of the conveyor belt as the conveyor belt travels past the detection system, and determine, using the transverse displacements of the edges of the conveyor belt and one or more operating rules, if an operating irregularity of the conveyor belt has occurred. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294625 | CONVEYING DEVICE FOR PACKAGED ITEMS AND A METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH A DEVICE - The invention relates to a conveying device for packaged items, e.g. goods carriers, containers, storage boxes, packages etc., comprising at least one conveying means ( | 2010-11-25 |
20100294626 | DEFLECTION APPARATUS FOR A CONVEYING SYSTEM - A deflection apparatus ( | 2010-11-25 |
20100294627 | CONVEYOR DRIVE ROLLER - There is disclosed a conveyor drive roller of the type which may be used for example for supporting and driving a conveyor medium. The conveyor drive roller has a hollow drum which defines a cylindrically shaped rotatable supporting surface, and an internal surface. The hollow drum is rotatably connected to a first and a second support structure. An internal gear assembly is disposed inside of the hollow drum and operably connected to the internal surface of the hollow drum. The second support structure is adapted to permit a rotor of a motor located outside of the hollow drum to releasably couple to the internal gear assembly through the second support structure, so that when the rotor is coupled to the internal gear assembly, through the second support structure, rotation of the rotor is transmitted by the internal gear assembly to the hollow drum to cause rotation of the hollow drum about the first and second support structures. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294628 | REDUCED NOISE CONTAINER CARRIER - A reduced noise container carrier for an automated container filling machine has a container receptacle portion sized to receive a plurality of different sized containers; a side portion situated between the container receptacle portion and the bottom portion for engaging a plurality of mechanical devices of the machine; a substantially flat bottom portion for engaging a conveyor belt of the machine; an identification portion encoding an identification of the carrier; and, a noise reduction portion comprising a groove encircling the side portion of the carrier and a band disposed in the groove. The noise reduction portion is disposed to engage noise reduction portions of other carriers when the carriers collide on the conveyor belt and to avoid engaging portions of the machine other than the conveyor belt during a period of time when the machine is using the speed of the conveyor belt to calculate the position of the carrier. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294629 | MOVE-OUT TYPE INTERLOCK APPARATUS FOR CIRCUIT BREAKER - Disclosed is an interlock apparatus for a move-out type circuit breaker, capable of automatically discharging elastic energy charged in a closing spring and a trip spring when a main body of the circuit breaker is moved-in or moved-out, the apparatus including, a releasing protrusion member fixed to a predetermined position on a path that the circuit breaker is moved-in or moved-out and protruded upwardly from the predetermined position, an automatic releasing mechanism configured to be moved up by coming in contact with the releasing protrusion member upon moved-in or moved-out the circuit breaker to thereby drive a latching mechanism for latching the closing spring and the trip spring in a charged state to the release position. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294630 | WITHDRAWABLE DEVICE OF VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKER - A withdrawable device of a vacuum circuit breaker for transferring a vacuum circuit breaker received in a cradle, includes: a carriage on which the vacuum circuit breaker is loaded; a first transfer unit fixed to the carriage; a second transfer unit installed at one side of the cradle such that it can be driven, and transferring a transfer force to the first transfer unit; and a transfer limiting unit for selectively limiting driving of the second transfer unit. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294631 | LEVER SWITCH FOR SAFE BREAKING OF A CIRCUIT OF AN EXERCISE APPARATUS - A lever switch for safe breaking of a circuit of an exercise apparatus includes two conductive copper pieces spaced apart and stably received within a housing by means of elastic pieces. A rotatable cylinder with two journals is positioned in the area of the contact portion of the conductive copper pieces within the housing. The rotatable cylinder is provided with a contact polygon at one side thereof such that the contact portion of the rotatable cylinder is constantly clamped at the top and bottom ends of the contact polygon. A conductive wire is embedded within the contact polygon. As a result, an insertion lever may fit into the body of the rotatable cylinder for in-place-moving the rotatable cylinder such that the contact polygon is turned to be detached from the conductive wire or to be in contact with the contact portion of the conductive copper pieces for safe breaking and making of a circuit. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294632 | Safety Rotary Operator Assembly - A rotary operator assembly ( | 2010-11-25 |
20100294633 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An electronic device includes a substrate, a stationary electrode provided above the substrate, a movable electrode that is provided to face the stationary electrode, a wall portion that is provided on the substrate and surrounds the movable electrode and the stationary electrode, a film member that is fixed to the wall portion and seals space including the movable electrode and the stationary electrode, and a support portion that is provided, on an inner side of the wall portion on the substrate, in addition to the movable electrode and the stationary electrode to support the film member from within the space. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294634 | CONTACT ARRANGEMENT FOR WEAK CURRENT APPLICATIONS - An electrical contact arrangement for weak current applications includes at least one fixed contact including a first contact material, a moving contact configured to be brought into a closing and an opening position with the at least one fixed contact, and a contact bridge which carries the moving contact and includes at least one contact piece including a second contact material. The contact bridge is configured to be actuated in a longitudinally movable manner toward the fixed contact. The first contact material is a metallic conducting material and the second contact material includes at least 70% carbon material. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294635 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SHORT-CIRCUITING ONE OR MORE CELLS IN AN ARRANGEMENT OF ELECTROLYSIS CELLS INTENDED FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ALUMINIUM - The invention relates to a device ( | 2010-11-25 |
20100294636 | SEALED PUSHBUTTON SWITCH - A sealed pushbutton switch includes an insulative housing defining a cavity, an actuator moveably retained in the insulative housing, a base conglutinated to the insulative housing by glue, a number of fixed contacts assembled to the base, a spring mounted below the actuator, and a moveable contact mounted on the actuator and provided with a number of contact portions in contact with corresponding fixed contacts. The moveable contact is moveable with the actuator from a first position to a second position relative to the insulative housing along a top-to-bottom direction to disengage the fixed contacts. The base defines a first slot formed along an edge of a inner face of said base and a second slot formed on a position of the inner face except the edge, the second slot have a connection with the first slot so as to retain glue therein when said base and said housing are fastened together by said glue. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294637 | Actuating device - In an actuating device ( | 2010-11-25 |
20100294638 | KEY SWITCH UNIT - A key switch unit includes a keycap elongated in a lengthwise direction; a switch mechanism; a supporting plate supporting the switch mechanism; and a key reinforcement mechanism engaging the keycap on its lower side for reinforcement. The key reinforcement mechanism includes a first wire member having a beam part extending over substantially an overall dimension of the keycap in the lengthwise direction; a second wire member having a beam part extending in the lengthwise direction between a region contacting the switch mechanism and a first lengthwise end of the keycap; and a third wire member having a beam part extending in the lengthwise direction between the region and a second lengthwise end of the keycap. The beam parts engage the keycap on its lower side. The first, second, and third wire members have respective end parts turnably supported on the supporting plate. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294639 | MULTI-DIRECTIONAL OPERATING SWITCH ASSEMBLY - A multi-directional operating switch assembly includes: a recessed base; first and second switches disposed in the recessed base; a slider disposed in the recessed base and having a main part and a protrusion protruding from the main part, the slider being slidable in a first direction so as to actuate the first switch; an operating lever having a slot defined by a slot-defining wall, the protrusion of the slider extending into the slot, the operating lever being movable in the first direction to drive the slider to move in the first direction, and being further movable relative to the slider in a second direction to actuate the second switch; and an urging member disposed in the slot and abutting against the protrusion and the slot-defining wall. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294640 | FOIL-TYPE SWITCHING ELEMENT, IN PARTICULAR FOR USE IN COLLISION DETECTION SYSTEMS - A foil-type switching element comprises a first carrier foil and a second carrier foil arranged at a certain distance from each other by means of a spacer, which comprises one opening ( | 2010-11-25 |
20100294641 | Sanitary Fitting With an Electrical Operating Device, Which has at Least One Capacitive Sensor - The invention describes a sanitary fitting with an electrical operating device, which has at least one capacitive sensor ( | 2010-11-25 |
20100294642 | OLEFIN PRODUCTION FROM SYNGAS BY AN INTEGRATED BIOLOGICAL CONVERSION PROCESS - The production of feed for an olefin hydration zone is improved by integrating treatment of an alcohol containing stream from a fermentation zone into an alcohol separation section. The process passes a stream comprising alcohol, water and an organic acid to a separation column. The separation column concetrates the alcohol and organic acids into an upper column fraction. An additive for neutralization the organic acid into contact with said upper column fraction and reacts with the organic acid to produce a neutralization product that passes to a lower portion of the separation column. The column provides an overhead stream for an olefin dehydration zone having an increased concentration of alcohol and a reduced concentration of organic acid. A column bottoms stream containing the neutralization product returns as an input stream to supply the neutralization product to a fermentation zone that produces the alcohol containing stream. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294643 | PROCESS FOR THE SELECTIVE DE-OXYGENATION OF BIOMASS - A reactive distillation process is disclosed for the selective oxygenation of a biomass. The biomass may be a ligno-cellulosic biomass, or a bio-oil. The process comprises the steps of contacting a biomass slurry with a particulate inorganic material, and heating the mixture to its boiling point. In a preferred embodiment water vapors emanated from the process are collected and condensed to provide a source of fresh water. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294644 | HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchange system heats an influent liquid. The heat exchange system includes a plurality of heat exchanger modules arranged in a stacked configuration. Each of the heat exchanger modules includes a housing and three flow paths separated by heat transfer elements in the housing. Liquids flowing through two of the flow paths transfer heat through the heat transfer elements to influent liquid flowing through a flow path therebetween. The housing includes two opposed cover members on opposite sides of the heat transfer element and the flow paths. The heat exchange system also includes a support structure for supporting the plurality of heat exchanger modules. The support structure includes support elements engaging the cover members of the heat exchanger modules at opposite ends of the stacked configuration. Internal pressure on the cover members resulting from liquids in the flow paths is transferred to the support structure to inhibit outward deformation of the cover members. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294645 | COMBINED SUMP AND INLINE HEATER FOR DISTILLATION SYSTEM - A distillation system for distilling influent liquid includes a counterflow heat exchanger for receiving and heating the influent liquid. A heater is coupled to the counterflow heat exchanger for receiving the influent liquid from the counterflow heat exchanger and heating the influent liquid. An evaporation unit is coupled to the heater and to a sump for receiving the influent liquid from the heater and for receiving liquid from the sump and forming a vapor from at least a portion of the influent liquid and the liquid received from the sump. The evaporation unit returns unevaporated liquid to the sump. A condensation unit is coupled to the evaporation unit for forming a condensate from vapor received from the evaporation unit. The condensation unit is coupled to the counterflow heat exchanger for transferring the condensate to the counterflow heat exchanger. The heater simultaneously heats the liquid in the sump and the influent liquid received from the counterflow heat exchanger. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294646 | PHOTOCATALYST, PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF, PHOTO REACTOR, AND PHOTOLYSIS PROCESS - The present invention relates to a photocatalyst comprising a core part containing titanium dioxide, and a doped part formed on surfaces of said core part, containing a ruthenium-based dye and a platinum compound, a preparation method thereof, a photoreactor and a photolysis process. In accordance with the present invention, a photocatalyst having excellent light resistance and photosensitivity capable of removing volatile organic compounds even in poor ultraviolet light conditions, and a preparation method thereof is provided, and a photoreactor comprising said photocatalyst and an efficient photolysis process using the same are also provided. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294647 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PLASMA REFORMATION OF FUEL FOR ENGINE APPLICATIONS - The invention relates to a method for plasma reformation of fuel, in particular kerosene, which method comprises the steps of: | 2010-11-25 |
20100294648 | Magnetically Enhanced, Inductively Coupled Plasma Source for a Focused Ion Beam System - The present invention provides an inductively coupled, magnetically enhanced ion beam source, suitable to be used in conjunction with probe-forming optics to produce an ion beam without kinetic energy oscillations induced by the source. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294649 | SPUTTERING FILM FORMING METHOD AND SPUTTERING FILM FORMING APPARATUS - In a sputtering film forming method of the invention, a magnetron cathode with a magnet arranged on a back surface side of a target is used, a substrate is transported in a first direction on a front surface side of the target, and the magnet is moved in reciprocating motion in the first direction and a second direction which is opposite to the first direction, thereby performing sputtering film formation on the substrate. Sputtering film formation is performed where a speed of the movement of the magnet in the first direction and a speed of the movement of the magnet in the second direction are different from each other. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294650 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE - A process for producing a liquid crystal display device that includes at least a pair of substrates holding a liquid crystal layer therebetween and a pixel electrode superimposed on the liquid crystal layer side of the pair of substrates, the pixel electrode on at least one of the pair of substrates being formed of a transparent electroconductive film made of zinc oxide as a fundamental constituent material, the process includes: a step of forming a zinc oxide transparent electroconductive film on the substrate by sputtering, using a target of a zinc oxide series material to form the pixel electrode, wherein, in the step of forming the pixel electrode, sputtering is performed in an atmosphere containing two or three materials selected from the group consisting of hydrogen gas, oxygen gas, and water vapor. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294651 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING GRAY TONE MASK - A method for manufacturing a gray-tone mask that decreases the wavelength dependency with respect to an exposure wavelength under stable and simple film formation conditions. A reactive sputtering method that sputters a pure Cr target in an atmosphere of Ar and NO is used to form a Cr nitride film having a single-layer structure. Based on a plurality of different spectral transmittance curves obtained under a plurality of film formation conditions having different NO concentrations, a target concentration (intermediate value) for NO is obtained that sets the transmittance uniformity of the semi-transparent film to 1.0% or less in the range of 365 nm to 436 nm or 4.0% or less in the range of 300 nm to 500 nm. Then, a semi-transparent film is formed by using the NO target concentration. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294652 | LIQUID DRIVER SYSTEM - A liquid driver system has a flow channel for delivering a liquid, a conductor member placed in the flow channel, and electrodes for applying an electric field to the conductor member and delivers the liquid by application of a driving force to the liquid by electroosmotic flow produced around the conductor member by the electric field, the liquid driver system having a flow limiter near the conductor member to limit a liquid flow in a reverse direction of liquid flows in normal and reverse directions relative to the conductor member. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294653 | Device for electrochemical water preparation - The invention relates to an electrolysis device for cleaning acidic waters which comprises a cathode, an anode, and an ion exchange membrane, wherein the membrane is arranged between the cathode and the anode and is attached at least along the entire circumference of its rim, wherein many inlets and outlets are arranged along the upper and lower rim of the electrolysis device which are linked to the cathode space or to the anode space, in such a way that a plug flow, ideally with a laminar profile, is created in the cathode space and in the anode space. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294654 | MICRO-METAL-MOLD WITH PATTERNS OF GROOVES, PROTRUSIONS AND THROUGH-OPENINGS, PROCESSES FOR FABRICATING THE MOLD, AND MICRO-METAL-SHEET PRODUCT MADE FROM THE MOLD - The present invention relates to a micro metal mold for manufacturing micro metal sheet products provided with a fine or micro opening(s) or an aperture(s) together with or independently of a groove(s) and/or a protrusion(s), a method for making the mold by the electroforming or electroplating method, a method for making the mold and micro metal sheet products manufactured by using the micro metal mold. According to the invention, it is possible to manufacture micro metal sheet products, provided with fine and precise dimensions of an opening(s) as well as a groove(s) and/or a protrusion(s), under a mass production. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294655 | RADIOISOTOPE PRODUCTION O-18 WATER TARGET HAVING IMPROVED COOLING PERFORMANCE - A target apparatus for producing a radioisotope having improved cooling performance including a cavity member including a cavity accommodating H | 2010-11-25 |
20100294656 | PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS - A plasma apparatus includes: a chamber which can be evacuated into vacuum; first electrode disposed within the chamber; a magnet mechanism having a magnet provided apart from and above the first electrode; a second electrode provided facing the first electrode; and a magnetic shield member provided in at least one of gaps between the first electrode and the magnet mechanism and between the first electrode and the second electrode. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294657 | POLYCRYSTALLINE MgO SINTERED BODY, PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR, AND MgO SPUTTERING TARGET - Provided is a polycrystal MgO sintered body which is capable of having a sintered density close to a theoretical density thereof, and exhibiting excellent mechanical properties and heat conductivity, while reducing contamination of an atmosphere due to gas generation, and a production method for the sintered body. The polycrystal MgO sintered body has a unique crystalline anisotropy in which (111) faces are oriented along a surface applied with a uniaxial pressure at a high rate. The polycrystalline MgO sintered body is obtained by a method which comprises the steps of: sintering an MgO raw material powder having a particle size of 1 μm or less, under a uniaxial pressure; and then subjecting the sintered powder to a heat treatment under an atmosphere containing 0.05 volume % or more of oxygen, at a temperature of 1273 K or more for 1 minute or more. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294658 | MAGNETRON SPUTTERING DEVICE HAVING ROTATABLE SUBSTRATE HOLDER - A magnetron sputtering device includes a target holder, a substrate holder, and a first driver. The target holder defines a sputtering space therein, and includes at least one target tray arranged at a periphery of the sputtering space. The substrate holder is rotatably positioned in the sputtering space. The first driver is connected to the substrate holder. The first driver is operable to rotate the substrate holder relative to the target holder. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294659 | LABEL-FREE MOLECULE DETECTION AND MEASUREMENT - A system and method for electrically detecting a target material in a sample without the need for labeling is described. A probe supporting member ( | 2010-11-25 |
20100294660 | Glucose Testing Device And Strips For Same - The present invention provides an electrochemical biosensor. The biosensor includes a substrate; a metal layer disposed on the substrate, wherein a first end of the metal layer is formed with a reaction region by a working electrode and a reference electrode provided on the metal layer, the reaction region is applied with an enzyme so that an electrical response is generated when the enzyme and a test sample form a chemical reaction, and a second end of the metal layer is provided with an integrated information unit to provide both test sample information and coding information. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294661 | Oxygen Sensor Improvement Method - A method for improving the performance of a galvanic fuel cell type oxygen sensor comprises providing a pressure equalization port leading to the interior of an inner core housing that contains the membrane, the electrolyte and the anode and cathode electrodes and hermetically sealing the sensor housing except for its sample inlet port and its sample outlet port. By connecting the same vacuum source to both the pressure equalization port and the sample outlet port, the device's membrane is less subject to movement or rupture as gas samples are drawn in via the sample inlet port. A technique for ensuring a hermetic seal is also described. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294662 | FAST RESPONSE ELECTROCHEMICAL ORGANOPHOSPHATE SENSOR - Working electrodes, electrochemical sensors including a working electrode, and methods for manufacturing the same are disclosed. An example working electrode for an organophosphate sensor may include a titanium based porous layer that has a Three-Dimensionally Ordered Macro-Porous (3DOM) structure. The porous layer may be able to detect an organophosphate material having a nitrobenzene ring. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294663 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR ISOTACHOPHORESIS APPLICATIONS - The invention relates to an operation mode of electrophoresis, which separates and/or fractionates particles of differentiated electrophoretic mobility. More specifically, the invention relates to isotachophoresis (ITP), including free-flow and capillary isotachophoresis, and provides novel electrophoresis methods, as well as kits and devices for carrying out such methods. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294664 | Assay for ALS and ALS-like disorders - The invention relates to an assay for discriminating between amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients and patients with ALS-like disorders that express symptoms like ALS. The method is based on the use of 2-dimensional (2D) gel electrophoresis to separate the complex mixture of proteins found in blood serum, the quantitation of a group of identified biomarkers, and the biostatistical analysis of the concentration of the identified biomarkers to differentiate patients having ALS from patients having other ALS-like disorders. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294665 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSFERRING AND/OR CONCENTRATING A SAMPLE - A system for transferring and/or concentrating a sample is provided. The system includes a chamber with a membrane brave positioned within the chamber. An electrode assembly is configured to create an electric field across the membrane to move a charged sample through the chamber such that the sample collects and may concentrate on the membrane. The system may include a plurality of membranes. The system may also include a plurality of microchannels outwardly extending from the channel, where the membrane extends along the plurality of microchannels. Aspects of the invention are also directed to a pipette which may be used to transfer and concentrate a sample on a membrane. Certain embodiments are directed to methods and systems for concentrating a nucleic acid sample. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294666 | INTEGRATED SPIN SYSTEMS FOR THE SEPARATION AND RECOVERY OF ISOTOPES - Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system and methods for the recovery of isotopes. In at least one exemplary method of the present disclosure at least one gas comprising a plurality of isotopes is provided. An electric field is generated in a radial direction to at least partially ionize the gas. A magnetic field is generated in an axial direction perpendicular to the radial direction and at least one isotope is recovered from the gas. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294667 | AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS OF POLYMER-ENCLOSED PARTICLES, RELATED COATING COMPOSITIONS AND COATED SUBSTRATES - Disclosed are methods for making aqueous dispersions of polymer-enclosed particles, such as nanoparticles, polymerizable polymers useful in such a method, and cationic electrodepositable compositions comprising such aqueous dispersions. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294668 | COATING FOR DECORATIVE METALS WITH IMPROVED MAR AND SCRATCH RESISTANCE AND METHODS OF APPLICATION - Coated articles comprising a decorative metal substrate and a transparent cured coating thereon containing inorganic particles in which the concentration of particles in the exposed surface region of the cured coating is greater than the bulk region of the coating. Preferably, the transparent coating is applied by electrodeposition. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294669 | ELECTROLYTIC DEPOSITION OF METAL-BASED COMPOSITE COATINGS COMPRISING NANO-PARTICLES - A method is provided for imparting corrosion resistance onto a surface of a substrate. The method comprises contacting the surface of the substrate with an electrolytic plating solution comprising (a) a source of deposition metal ions of a deposition metal selected from the group consisting of zinc, palladium, silver, nickel, copper, gold, platinum, rhodium, ruthenium, chrome, and alloys thereof, (b) a pre-mixed dispersion of non-metallic nano-particles, wherein the non-metallic particles have a pre-mix coating of surfactant molecules thereon; and applying an external source of electrons to the electrolytic plating solution to thereby electrolytically deposit a metal-based composite coating comprising the deposition metal and non-metallic nano-particles onto the surface. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294670 | SYNTHESIS OF BORON USING MOLTEN SALT ELECTROLYSIS - The invention relates generally to elemental boron, particularly to elemental boron having a high purity level and to a method of recovering elemental boron by the electrolysis of a molten boron-containing electrolyte. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294671 | Aluminium collection in electrowinning cells - A cell for the electrowinning of aluminium comprises an electrolysis chamber ( | 2010-11-25 |
20100294672 | Method and apparatus for determining information concerning presence of constituents of a liquid sample with oxygen demand - In a method and apparatus for determining information concerning the presence of ingredients with oxygen demand in a liquid sample, especially for determining the chemical oxygen demand of a liquid sample, especially a water, or wastewater, sample, by means of electrochemical oxidation of ingredients of the liquid sample, oxidation of ingredients of the liquid sample occurs on a boron doped, diamond electrode. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294673 | POROUS MONOLITHIC MATERIALS - The invention relates to monolithic materials which consist of porous, preferably highly porous, carbon and are suitable, inter alia, for the storage of gases, such as, for example, hydrogen and methane, and for absorptive and adsorptive gas purification. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294674 | Theft Deterrent Enclosure - A theft deterrent enclosure that eliminates unauthorized access is disclosed. The enclosure includes a door assembly having three sides and a wrapper assembly having three sides that mate to form a lockable enclosure. A key lock cylinder is mounted in a lock opening of the door assembly such that it blocks the lock opening in a locked position. A keyed interface operates a fastener, such as a compression latch, threaded coupling or lock plate, which is mounted on the door assembly such that the fastener secures the door assembly and the wrapper assembly in a closed position. The keyed interface is positioned on an interior side of the enclosure that is opposite and aligned with the lock opening. A guide sleeve is positioned inside the enclosure that guides a security keyed tool inserted through the lock opening toward the keyed interface. The theft deterrent enclosure can only be opened from a locked position by engaging the key lock cylinder with a key, removing the key lock cylinder tumbler, inserting the security keyed tool adapted to engage the keyed interface through the lock opening and disengaging the fastener. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294675 | MEMORY FOAM CASE FOR EYEGLASSES AND JEWELRY - A case for storing various objects, such as eyeglasses or jewelry, having a top and a bottom shell member which are connected together to allow for movement between an open position and a closed position. Each of the shell members has an interior surface, which when in the closed position, collectively defines an enclosed interior cavity for storage of the objects. Each of the shell members has a layer of memory foam overlying the interior surface. The memory foam layers generally deform to the shape of the object placed within the interior space of the case, when in its closed position and return to a normal, non-deformed position when the case is in its open position. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294676 | SYNTHETIC MORTAR COMPOSITION - A multi-component synthetic resin system, its use for securing fixing elements and a method for its preparation, and further embodiments mentioned in the description based on this invention, the multi-component synthetic resin system including one or more finely distributed gases in at least one of its components. Application is primarily in the construction industry. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294677 | High Concentration Factor VII Polypeptide Formulations Comprising an Aromatic Preservative and an Antioxidant - The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least 10 mg/mL of a Factor VII polypeptide (i); a buffering agent (ii) suitable for keeping pH in the range of from about 5.0 to about 9.0; at least one aromatic preservative (iii) in a concentration of at least 0.1 mg/mL; and at least one antioxidant (iv) in a concentration of at least 0.1 mg/mL; the composition optionally comprising further components, with the proviso that none of such further components are Factor VII polypeptide stabilizing agents selected from (a) metal-containing agents, wherein said metal is selected from the group consisting of first transition series metals of oxidation state +II, except zinc; and (b) stabilising agent comprising a —C(═N—Z1-R1)-NH—Z2-R2 motif. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294678 | Laundry Fragrance Dispersion System Using Tumble Sheets - A laundry treatment system includes a carton holding a freestanding fragrance spray bottle of fragrance together with unscented laundry treatment sheets. The fragrance spray bottle may be used to apply fragrance to the sheets immediately before use by the consumer so as to enable dispersion of the fragrance among the clothing during a laundry cycle. The box may include apertures for supporting multiple bottles to allow the consumer to change or mix fragrances or apply no fragrance at the time of drying. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294679 | MERCHANDISING UNIT WITH SWITCHABLE GLASS PANEL - A merchandising unit for consumer goods includes at least one wall formed of one or more panels of electrically switchable glass which are switchable between a first state and a second state. The level of light transmission through the switchable glass is greater in the second state than in the first state. The merchandising unit includes a first compartment for housing the consumer goods. The first compartment includes the at least one wall formed from one or more electrically switchable glass panels, such that in the first state the consumer goods cannot be seen through the at least one wall and in the second state the consumer goods are visible through the at least one wall. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294680 | Universal Retail Security Package With Cover Window - A container to hold product items is described, incorporating an external case ( | 2010-11-25 |
20100294681 | GOLF BAG - The golf bag provides a golf bag for carrying golf clubs, allowing the user to remove the golf clubs through a slot formed through a wall thereof, rather than through the conventional upper opening. The golf bag includes a base having upper and lower surfaces, the lower surface being adapted for placement on the ground. An internal frame structure may be mounted to the upper surface of the base, and the internal frame structure supports an external wall. The internal frame defines an open interior region for receiving at least one golf club, and an open upper end of the external wall communicates with the open interior region. The slot is formed through a front portion of the external wall, and extends from the open upper end to a central region of the external wall. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294682 | Computer Bag - The present utility model relates to a computer bag, comprising an upper part and a lower part, the combination of the two parts forms the space housing of the computer, wherein a damping device is set on the inner surfaces of both parts, the damping device consists of primer, plural strip bulging chests and heat dissipation areas, the strip bulging chests are configured on the primer with fillers inside, dissipation areas are set between every two bulging chests. Inside the computer bag, shock-absorbing damping bulging chests are provided with fillers inside, the bulging chests are made from Nylon or Polyester, and the fillers are made from EVA, HDPE and Memory Foam, featuring excellent damping effect, light weight and convenient carryover; EVA and HDPE are easy to be self-decomposed, without contaminating the environment; heat dissipation areas are set between every two bulging chests so that the heat of the computer can be rapidly dissipated. Meanwhile, strip bulging chests are configured on the inner surfaces of the straps of the bag with soft fillers inside so as to intensify the comfortable sensation when taking the computer bag. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294683 | PLATFORM JACKET FOR AN eREADER - A protective cover for an eReader, including a first cover having an interior surface and an exterior surface, a second cover having an interior surface and an exterior surface, wherein the first cover and second cover are pivotable with respect each other, a mounting device for securing the eReader on the interior surface of one of the first cover and the second cover, and a closure device including a closure strap slot on the first cover, and a closure strap on at least the second cover, wherein the closure strap engages the closure strap slot to secure the first cover and the second cover in a closed position in which the interior surface of the first cover is opposed to the interior surface of the second cover, wherein the closure strap engages the closure strap slot to secure the first cover and the second cover in an open position in which the exterior surface of the first cover is opposed to the exterior surface of the second cover, and wherein, in the open position with the closure strap engaging the closure strap slot, the first cover and the second cover form an upright frame for supporting the eReader. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294684 | PACKAGE FOR HOLDING AND DISPLAYING SHAVING RAZORS - A disposable razor package having a plurality of shaving razors each with a proximal end portion with a cartridge and a distal end portion. A tub is provided having a generally level bottom surface defined by a perimeter wall dimensioned to receive the plurality of shaving razors. At least one of the shaving razors contacts the bottom surface of the tub. A plurality of retaining members project from the bottom surface of the tub. At least one of the retaining members has a top surface with notch that engages at least one of the cartridges. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294685 | COLLAPSIBLE FLOWER BASKET - The collapsible flower basket contains a first frame set, a second frame set, and a base frame. The first frame set contains two oppositely positioned first frames, each having a number of first connection elements. The second frame set contains two oppositely positioned second frames, each having a number of second connection elements. The first frames and the second frames are alternately positioned side-by-side to form a laterally enclosed structure where the base frame acts as a bottom. The base frame contains a number of third connection elements, each rotatably joined to one of the first connection elements, the second connection elements, and the hook elements. Additionally, some corresponding first and second connection elements are also rotatably joined together. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294686 | Morpholino Compound Microemulsion - An L2/L1 microemulsion composition comprising water, a compound of formula (I) wherein R | 2010-11-25 |
20100294687 | Array of Tampons Having A Visual Indicator - An array of tampons having one or more benefit indicators. The array includes a first tampon having a first tampon body having an insertion end, a withdrawal end, and an outer surface. The first tampon further includes a first visually perceptible benefit indicator. The array also includes a second tampon having a second tampon body having an insertion end, a withdrawal end, and an outer surface. The second tampon also includes a second visually perceptible benefit indicator. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294688 | PHOTOMASK CASE STRUCTURE - The present invention relates to a photomask case structure, and more particularly to a photomask case able to firmly fix position of a photomask, which includes an upper cover, a lower cover, supporters and position fixing pieces. Accordingly, when a photomask is retained within the photomask case, then elastic holding portions of the position fixing pieces are used to elastically hold one side of the photomask, beveled edges of the position fixing pieces are used to hold another side of the photomask, and finally press portions of the elastic holding portions are used to elastically press down on the surface of the photomask, thereby firmly retaining the photomask within the photomask case, and preventing impact damage to the photomask from occurring. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294689 | Spherical Locking Container - Disclosed are the working of a Spherical Locking Container | 2010-11-25 |
20100294690 | PACKAGE DISPLAYING A HOLISTIC MESSAGE - A package for storing and/or displaying products. The array has at least a first package. The first package has an inner side and on outer side. The outer side has a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion has a foliage. The foliage has a foliage area. The bottom portion has a first fruit and a second fruit. The second fruit is stacked upon a first fruit. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294691 | Primary Packaging and Display Therefor - Primary packages configured for display and sale without secondary packaging are stacked horizontally in a product display tray. The consumer-facing surface of the back panel of the product display tray may contain graphics including product information provided on the primary package's principal display panel (which is typically faced towards consumers). Thus, consumers may readily view the product information provided on the principal display panel as primary packages are removed from the product display tray and principal display panels of remaining primary packages are hidden from view by one or more walls of the product display tray. The individual primary packages may be contoured specifically to inhibit lateral relative shifting while in a horizontally stacked configuration. The individual primary packages may shaped to facilitate grasping by having a first surface contoured for grasping in the user's palm, a second surface opposite the first surface with molded branding information for engagement by a portion of the user's fingers. Molded branding information may be positioned on a surface of the primary package that faces upwardly when the primary packages are positioned in the product display tray. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294692 | Lockable and Compartmentalized Package - An exemplary lockable package holds a sliding element within a lockable sleeve. The sleeve comprises a base and a top. The base includes a release button defined by a release surround and a hinge that connects the release button to the base. The release button also includes a free end. Pushing inwardly on the release button urges the free end inwardly to disengage a locked sliding element. The sliding element comprises a sliding base, a sliding top, and an article cover that spans the primary containers. For example, the primary containers are pouches that hold consumable articles, such as vitamins, or personal care articles, such as contact lenses. | 2010-11-25 |
20100294693 | CONTAINERS AND COMPONENTS THEREOF FOR USE IN THE MEDICAL INDUSTRY AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE THE SAME - Containers and components thereof for use in the medical industry and methods to manufacture the same are described. An example tab for use with a medical container includes opposing sheets sealed to define an open ended chamber into which a port is to be at least partially positioned. The port is to enable access to the medical container. The tab includes a tear seal defined by each of the opposing sheets and a first guide positioned on a first side of each of the tear seals. The tab includes a second guide positioned on a second side of each of the tear seals, wherein the first and second guides are to enable a tear to propagate substantially between the guides and adjacent the tear seals. | 2010-11-25 |